Comparing two blood tests to find pneumonia in ICU patients on ventilators
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two blood tests—procalcitonin and zinc levels—to see which better detects pneumonia that develops while on a ventilator. The goal is to find a faster, more accurate way to diagnose this serious infection in ICU patients.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You are in the intensive care unit (ICU) and on a breathing machine for at least 2 days
- Your doctor suspects you have pneumonia from the ventilator
- You must not have severe liver or kidney disease, or a weakened immune system
- You are not taking zinc supplements and do not have a zinc metabolism disorder
- You or your family can give permission for the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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